A Winslow man who apparently fell asleep Sunday while driving on Interstate 295 was able to swim to safety after his vehicle went off the highway and into Cobbosseecontee Stream.
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Lisbon man, 33, dies after falling out of a boat on Cobbosseecontee Stream
Chadd Brewin, 33, suffered an apparent medical event while fishing with his father-in-law.
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One injured when tanker truck, dump truck collide on I-295 in Gardiner
About 8,000 gallons of landfill leachate – ‘dirty water’ – spilled onto I-295, bringing traffic to a halt for several hours Wednesday afternoon.
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Kennebec County Courthouse damaged in powerful storm
Tuesday’s storm downed trees and power lines and severely damaged the roof on the historic Kennebec County Courthouse as remnants of Hurricane Beryl move through New England.
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Update: Four taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash Saturday night in Winthrop
The crash at the intersection of Route 202 and Winthrop Center Road closed the road for about five hours while the Maine State Police reconstructed the crash.
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Increasingly early ice-outs on Maine waters open up new environmental problems, experts say
As Maine wraps up one of its warmest winters in recorded history, lakes and ponds across the state are seeing ice-outs earlier than ever. Experts say that’s affecting everything from algae to moose.
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Former Kennebec County sheriff’s deputy pleads guilty to domestic violence charges
Daniel Ross, 31, of West Gardiner, to serve three years behind bars, pleading guilty to four charges but having 12 charges dropped, in plea deal.
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Eyeing recruiting and retention, Gardiner officials agree to 15% pay increase for firefighters
City firefighters are expected to see the increase in their base pay beginning July 1.
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Trans students at Gardiner Area High School defend bathroom policy following wave of complaints
“This policy helps trans kids like me feel safe at school and in their skin,” said sophomore Jay Dostie at a recent MSAD 11 school board meeting.
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Thousands without power as central Maine deals with season’s first snowstorm
Reported snowfall totals in the region ranged from 5 to 11 inches Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Gray.